Karlijn Pels

Karlijn Pels is an experienced business development manager with over 15 years of expertise in strategic product development, digital transformation, and consultative selling within dynamic organizations.

She thrives on pioneering and driving impactful innovation, aiming to make a difference in the present world and shape a better tomorrow.

Karlijn excels in simplifying complexity, offering clear visions, analytically supported proposals, and executing pragmatic approaches to facilitate change collaboratively and drive tangible results.

She holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design & Engineering - Strategic Product Design from Technische Universiteit Delft and has pursued additional education through programs like the Young Executive Programme (YEP) at TNT.

With a diverse professional background, Karlijn has held key roles such as Sr. Strategic Partnership Manager at Google, Sales at Kromholt - Biologisch Vleesvee & Akkerbouw, Program Lead at Google, and Business Development & Innovation Manager e-Commerce at PostNL.

Her extensive experience includes being a member of various committees, leading projects, and contributing to the growth and development of organizations like DDMA, Google, and Shopping Tomorrow.

Karlijn's career journey has seen her involved in strategic partnerships, business development, client management, and innovation across retail, e-commerce, and sustainability sectors, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in diverse professional environments.